Site Search
Print Page Setup Profile Login
Section Image

moving the camper

Submitted: Monday, Oct 01, 2007 at 17:11

Gob & Denny

hsa anybody got a rough idea of what it would cost to truck a camper trailer from melbourne to far north queensland

steve
steve with beard & hair???
Click Image to Enlarge
currently in broken hill for a week or so
ThreadID: 50170 Replies: 9
Views: 595 FollowUps: 3
This Thread has been Archived
Thread Summary
Thread Watch Back To Forum Alert Moderator FAQ
AnswerID: 264584   Submitted: Monday, Oct 01, 2007 at 17:27

George replied:

I have been quoted just over $400 on a car from Melbourne to Brisbane. If anything camper trailer should be cheaper but obviously there could be considerable adjustment up for the distance between Brisbane and your far north destination. Get in touch with government car auctions people and ask them nicely who would they recommend for the job.
Cheers
Reply 1 of 9
AnswerID: 264586   Submitted: Monday, Oct 01, 2007 at 17:33

Member - Kim M (VIC) replied:

Steve

Brisbane to Melbourne is around $400-425.

Regards

Kim
Somewhere in WA
Click Image to Enlarge
A dog will quickly turn you into a fool, but who cares? I'm a fool for my dog and proud of it."
Reply 2 of 9
FollowupID: 526407   Submitted: Monday, Oct 01, 2007 at 21:48

Hairy (NT) posted:

Gday Kim,
So what name did you use to get that price??? Not yours hey!
Mmm then again....Seniours Card...Pension card...Disabled card...etc....etc...etc
Sorry, your probably right.....LOL

Cheers
Hairy

Click Image to Enlarge
.
FollowUp 1 of 3
FollowupID: 526414   Submitted: Monday, Oct 01, 2007 at 22:12

Member - Kim M (VIC) posted:

Hairy

Your a funny old fella (given the fact that you've just had another birthday).

I've also noticed that your planning a Grey Nomad trip.

Won't be too long from now before you'll require a Government subsidty to have somebody come around and scatch your bum!

On a more serious note, how are you going with the trip planning?

Regards

Kim
Somewhere in WA
Click Image to Enlarge
A dog will quickly turn you into a fool, but who cares? I'm a fool for my dog and proud of it."
FollowUp 2 of 3
FollowupID: 526533   Submitted: Tuesday, Oct 02, 2007 at 17:30

Hairy (NT) posted:

Gday Kim,
Yeh good mate.
We are loking at going from here to Glendambo (ish) after work, across the dirt from Kingoonya to Ceduna and stay with my brother for a couple of days.
Then one or maybe two stops across the Eyre highway on the way to Perth and then 1 maybe 2 nights in Perth.
Perth straight to Geraldton for Christmas and then spend about 4 weeks between Geraldton and up a bit (no real plans once we get to Geraldton). then home.

Cheers
Hairy

Click Image to Enlarge
.
FollowUp 3 of 3
AnswerID: 264588   Submitted: Monday, Oct 01, 2007 at 18:02

Steve from Top End Explorer Tours replied:

Hey Steve.

I don't know how much, but ask them if the trailer has to be empty as most car carriers won't carry cars or trailer with anything in them for insurance reasons.

Cheers Steve.
Top End Explorer ToursTop End Explorer Tours
Member: Lapsed Membership
Reply 3 of 9
AnswerID: 264590   Submitted: Monday, Oct 01, 2007 at 18:18

Member - Rotord replied:

Ask Autotrans for a quote , they are in Laverton North
Reply 4 of 9
Activities Index
Sydney Sights with the Works Sydney Sights with the Works
Sydney - NSW
Combine our Morning Northern Beaches and Manly Tour with our Afternoon Downtown Sydney, Bondi and Ki
Surfing Classes in Coffs Harbour Surfing Classes in Coffs Harbour
Coffs / Mid North - NSW
Surfing is one of the most incredible sports and lifestyles you can enjoy.
2 day surf camp to Seal Rocks 2 day surf camp to Seal Rocks
Coffs / Mid North - NSW
2 day surf camp to seal rocks Learn to surf and discover the beautiful Seal Rocks Inclusions:
Breakfast with the Koalas for 10 Breakfast with the Koalas for 10
Sydney - NSW
Your adventure begins at 7.
Book Now - Things To Do
AnswerID: 264600   Submitted: Monday, Oct 01, 2007 at 19:37

Stiphodon replied:

When I was hunting around for the new camper, I got a quote for postage from Tambo Campers in Vic, to Cairns in FNQ. It was $1800! I quickly discarded that idea. I ended up sourcing the camper from customline trailers in Brisbane. It cost $400 to send to Cairns, which I thought was great value. If you can get the camper that up that far let me know and I'll give you the name of the transport company
Reply 5 of 9
AnswerID: 264615   Submitted: Monday, Oct 01, 2007 at 21:09

Gob & Denny replied:

thanks guys
just trying to work out if its viable to tow the van up north and get the camper delivered will have to think it over ???

steve
steve with beard & hair???
Click Image to Enlarge
currently in broken hill for a week or so
Reply 6 of 9
AnswerID: 264617   Submitted: Monday, Oct 01, 2007 at 21:11

Member - Thomo replied:

Going From Melb to far north Qld I reckon would cost $1000+. Big difference when coming back the other way as our mates the truckies are chasing back loads.

Thomo
Reply 7 of 9
AnswerID: 264624   Submitted: Monday, Oct 01, 2007 at 21:44

Hairy (NT) replied:

Gday,
Just to throw in something to think about....Ring a company who is prepared to do it!
The reason I say this is...try $2000-$3000 from Qld/Nsw to Alice for a camper trailer!!!!!!!!!!!!.........and it gets better...an extra $500 if its got a treg hitch!..because they don't have one on their tow vehicle! I offered to buy them one, but they weren't interested. There are other things like.....if the load infront of yours isnt another trailer or vehicle that fits over the draw bar (or they are not willing to calculate it) and an extra 2m to the price of the load!
I personally (having done this sort of thing a few times) would not guess at a price, ring and ask, If its the wrong time or inconvenient it could cost a shiit load more or less than you may be advised. And no! thats not through back yarders....apparently reputable companies is what you are supposdd to call them.
I cant stress enough!!!! Ring the transport company before you make any decisions.

Cheers
Hairy

Click Image to Enlarge
.
Reply 8 of 9
AnswerID: 264666   Submitted: Tuesday, Oct 02, 2007 at 08:39

Member - Shane L (SA)QLD Bound replied:

Hi Gob & Denny,
I have been chasing the same sort of thing for my move to Sunshine Coast at the end of the month, not too many places will transport a camper trailer. Found 1 that has quoted $880 from Adelaide to Brisbane (Depot to Depot) dearer than wife's car ($699) Company is Autotrans Express - a division of Toll.
Hope this is of some help. Like others have said coming the other way is cheaper due to back loads.

Regards Shane
Reply 9 of 9

 Page Sponsors

WAECO Pacific Pty Ltd WAECO Pacific Pty Ltd Premium Listing
Portable refrigeration provider WAECO, is celebrating 10 years in Australia in 2009. Established in high-technology headquarters in Germany 35 years ago, WAECO has developed a wide range of mobile technology for people on the move.
1 JOHN DUNCAN COURT   VARSITY LAKES, QLD, 4227
Phone: 1800 21 21 21
More info | Website | Driving Directions
ExplorOz ExplorOz
Become a Member of ExplorOz; buy or sell in Trader; buy Maps, Books, DVDs, camping accessories, and ExplorOz wheel covers, shirts, hats and stubby holders from the ExplorOz Shop; and book Activities &Tours or buy someone a gift certificate from our Activities section. Become an ExplorOz Member for just $60 in your first year, and $40 when you renew.
PO BOX 967  HILLARYS, WA, 6923
Phone: (08) 9403 3737
More info | Website